Colorado Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/08/2026 15:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 8 at 4:49PM MDT until June 8 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 8, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
June 8, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 449 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Kiowa, or 34 miles west of Limon, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Elbert County.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Elbert, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO